My gf didn't have her twin daughters vaccinated until they were 2 and they had each vaccination separately. I think her concern was for a reaction, rather than a gentle parenting issue. Although for her new baby she's having him done as per the program, so I'm not sure where her thoughts are now!

I had Lucy done and will keep having her vaccinated by the book. Like Chloe, I think there's a social issue here, as well as a personal one. I would hate for my daughter when she is older to contract one of the diseases she hadn't been vaccinated for and pass it on to someone who was vulnerable, like a small baby or a pregnant woman.

As for the needles, having had bad chicken pox and the mumps as a teenager I can personally guarantee a needle is a lot less painful and easier to get over!